loriangel14 RN

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    Which version of CPR is current?

    loriangel14 replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I just took it Friday. We learned
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    communication of PT recommendations to nursing staff

    loriangel14 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in General Nursing

    Our PTs usually talk to us directly and they write instructions on the patient's white board pertaining to transfers
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    Your nursing story

    loriangel14 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    I always wanted to be a nurse but life got in the way.After dropping out of high school I spent the next 10 years or so working with racehorses as a groom/assistant trainer. Then I had 2 kids and I...
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    Interested in Nursing --Your Experiences & Advice

    loriangel14 replied to Valintin's topic in General Nursing

    You have to remember that when you read posts on forum ( such as allnurses) that you are hearing people vent. Nurses come here to talk to others that know where we are coming from.If we have had a bad...
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    Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    loriangel14 replied to onenutwunder's topic in International Nursing

    I went to Georgian
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    How common is it at your facility to do an overtime shift?

    loriangel14 replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    I can work overtime every week if I want to pick it up.Especially in the
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    Mature Male attempting to get into rpn for Jan '12, HELP!

    loriangel14 replied to onenutwunder's topic in International Nursing

    You sound like you would be a good candidate.I went back to get my RPN when I was 38. Yes, having some life experience under your belt is a real asset when it comes to returning to school as a mature...
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    Can I carry my own pulse ox?

    loriangel14 replied to TeleRN311's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we can't use any equipment that isn't the hospitals
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    lovenox injection sites???

    loriangel14 replied to OBJandro's topic in General Nursing

    Yes i have given it in the thigh at the patient's
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    help with dementia patient please!

    loriangel14 replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a floor with a lot of such patients.We usually use the " it's too late to go anywhere to night and we have a bed you can sleep in for now" line. We also use medication and electronic wander...
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    Can I transfer school after my probation from another school is over

    loriangel14 replied to jayjord's topic in International Nursing

    You could always apply to another program and see what happens.I don't think you have to do anything special, just apply and see if you get in. Good
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    Can I transfer school after my probation from another school is over

    loriangel14 replied to jayjord's topic in International Nursing

    If you messed up big time have you resolved the issue that caused it? Before you go back make sure that history will not repeat
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    help with path to crna

    loriangel14 replied to someguy101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will need to get your BSN first ( 4 years). Then you will want to get experience in critical care nursing before you can apply to a CRNA program ( I believe they are about 2 years). Generally it...
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    Administering Capsules

    loriangel14 replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I usually open the capsule and mix the contents in with the applesauce. Not always the recommended method but sometimes it's either that or they won't the med at
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    Slowing down LEGAL immigration process in the US

    loriangel14 replied to demigod's topic in International Nursing

    Juli is right. The OP doesn't say anything about
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    loriangel14 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Of course there is the other end of the spectrum. The days where I can't find a pen to save my life and the days I end up with 10 in my pocket. I have learned to empty my pockets before I leave but I...
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    loriangel14 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I used a similar device a few years ago when I was doing home care in the community.It didn't work that well because the pen is attached to the device by a slim cord the retracts when you let go of...
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    Nursing scrubs are darn expensive

    loriangel14 replied to Katie5's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I usually get tops for $12-15 and bottoms for $15. Not too bad considering what they go
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    Does anyone like their job?

    loriangel14 replied to kayty2339's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job pretty much all the time. I work in a hospital on Complex Continuing Care unit and I float to med/surg and tele
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    What is procedure when patient is unable to take medicine?

    loriangel14 replied to Marnie S's topic in General Nursing

    It is not your fault if they refuse. Any patient has that right.In the case of nausea you could try an antiemetic before hand (in suppository form if needed). What kind of "policy" was she going to...
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    Holistic Nursing, as opposed to...

    loriangel14 replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that many people use the term holistic when what they mean is homeopathic. They are two different
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    time of death

    loriangel14 replied to annmarierichard's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

    Usually it's talking to individuals but also you will be talking to groups, such as when you have to give shift report. In nursing school you have to do oral presentations in front of large groups....
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    first time in royal canadian institute of tecnology for preparation of crne

    loriangel14 replied to tumdoll's topic in International Nursing

    Yep never heard of it. I Googled it. it's a private college and it's only been around 10 years.Be very careful. My youngest daughter just became educated on how private colleges work and it's not...
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    RPN Wages in Ontario

    loriangel14 replied to 2bNurse-88's topic in Canada

    Oh yes.LOTS of